Today I refuse to believe . . . That our differences destroy us, That conspiracy is our destiny, Or that transcendence is gone, And that dialogue is dead, That vindictiveness is King, Or that creativity is poisoned, And that solutions are passe, That Bitterness is our name. Or that it’s us or them, And that… Continue reading Today I Refuse: A Poem
Category: Whimsy and Delight
About Christmas Stress and Miracles
Christmas can be full of miracles. But Christmas can also be full of stress. Both of these are a part of my Christmas experience. First, I want to talk about Christmas stress. I was really lucky that growing up, I had lovely Christmases. My mom loves to decorate for Christmas, and she and Dad always… Continue reading About Christmas Stress and Miracles
Resilience Mouse: When We Feel Too Small
This is a message from Resilience Mouse for when we feel too small: Small things are powerful. Don't underestimate the power of small actions, thoughts, words, and steps done with love. Keep reading for Shelly's commentary. All of us feel too small sometimes--like we don't have what it takes to succeed. Maybe we feel like… Continue reading Resilience Mouse: When We Feel Too Small
My First Online Course and Visualization
I am really excited because I published my first recorded online course and visualization. The course is titled the Four Basic Truths, and you can find it here at Thinkific: The Four Basic Truths. The visualization is a ten-minute visualization called The Greatest Grocery store that helps you connect to and nurture your spirituality. You… Continue reading My First Online Course and Visualization
About Dreams and the Watermelon Faerie
I have been thinking a lot about dreams lately. But first let me tell you about the Watermelon Faerie that lives in my back yard. My husband and I planted a garden this year in May. And I was so excited because I planted some watermelon starts I got from a local greenhouse. I couldn't… Continue reading About Dreams and the Watermelon Faerie
Mad Max: Fury Road and Transcendence
The other night I ended up watching Mad Max: Fury Road again. (It’s a long story.) I saw it when it first came out and enjoyed it. But it really struck a chord with me this second time around. And I started thinking about transcendence. Note: This post contains spoilers. Fury Road is the fourth… Continue reading Mad Max: Fury Road and Transcendence
How Nature Makes Us More Human
David Abram, in his book Spell of the Sensuous, makes a thought-provoking claim that nature makes us more human. Abram writes, We cannot measure our humanity if we do not have the distance from it we gain from immersing ourselves in nature . . . Without the oxygenating breath of the forests, without the clutch… Continue reading How Nature Makes Us More Human
A Winter Update from Love is Stronger
Dear All: I wanted to give you an update on Love is Stronger. I have been on a general social media break for the last couple of months. I usually take a couple of social media breaks a year to give my brain a rest. But my recent break is also related to some long-term… Continue reading A Winter Update from Love is Stronger
Update from Love is Stronger
Dear All: As I mentioned a few posts ago, I am working on some courses, art, and book projects related to my my blog content. Right now, it is hard for me to work on these projects and blog a lot at the same time. So I will be blogging a little less frequently for… Continue reading Update from Love is Stronger
Greetings from My Social Media Break
Greetings from my social media break, Friends! I am taking a general break from social media until July, but I like staying in touch periodically while I am away. I have been having a really great break resting and working on a lot of fun projects. In fact, my projects relate to you! I am… Continue reading Greetings from My Social Media Break